Moving from Detroit, MI to Denver, CO

Straight-line distance: 1,146 miles.

Home sizeEstimated cost
Studio / 1-bedroom$1,558 – $2,478
2-3 bedroom$3,594 – $5,654
4+ bedroom house$6,025 – $9,437

Estimates based on typical per-mile and per-room moving-industry rates; actual quotes vary by mover, season, and access. Not a quote from any specific company.

How Denver compares to Detroit

Detroit's median home value is $66,700 — 88% lower than Denver's $540,400.

Median household income is $37,761 in Detroit versus $85,853 in Denver.

Typical rent runs $989 in Detroit and $1,665 in Denver.

On housing costs, Detroit, MI looks more affordable than Denver, CO — lower median home value and rent. This reflects housing only, not total cost of living.

MetricDetroit, MIDenver, CO
Population636,787710,800
Median home value$66,700$540,400
Median household income$37,761$85,853
Median gross rent$989$1,665
Climate risk (FEMA)Relatively HighRelatively High

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey; FEMA National Risk Index

Data last updated July 2026.